Open freight cars (high-sided) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported open freight cars (high-sided) worth $270.1 million (134.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270.1M | 134.6K t |
| 2023 | $134.4M | 46.1K t |
| 2022 | $95.4M | 51.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $98.3M | 51.5K t |
| 2019 | $286.3M | 159.1K t |
| 2018 | $202.8M | 275.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 37.8K t |
Where the United States imports open freight cars (high-sided) from
Canada alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $146.8M | 54% |
| Mexico | $123.3M | 46% |
| China | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Open freight cars (high-sided) exports from the United States
The United States exported $37.6 million of open freight cars (high-sided) in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 34 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $29.9M | 80% |
| Canada | $7.7M | 21% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States open freight cars (high-sided) imports (HS 8606.92): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8606.92: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of open freight cars (high-sided) imported by the United States?
The United States imported open freight cars (high-sided) worth $270.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 56 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply open freight cars (high-sided) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($146.8 million), followed by Mexico (46%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of open freight cars (high-sided) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of open freight cars (high-sided) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $270.1 million in 2024, an increase of 797%. The peak was 2019 at $286.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $144.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export open freight cars (high-sided)?
Yes. The United States exported $37.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $232.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for open freight cars (high-sided)?
The HS code for open freight cars (high-sided) is subheading 8606.92. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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